New Mexico’s state parks contributed $266 million to the state’s economy in 2024 while supporting more than 5,000 jobs, according to a new study released Monday by the state Energy, […]
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Posted inGeneral Interest, Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo plans road maintenance on Camino Don Tomas
The Town of Bernalillo will begin preventative maintenance work on Camino Don Tomas in the coming weeks, targeting a stretch from Lucas Lane to Calle Don Francisco. The project includes […]
Posted inGeneral Interest, Rio Rancho
Rio Rancho libraries introduce therapy dog reading programs
Two Rio Rancho libraries are launching monthly reading programs featuring volunteer therapy dogs to help children practice their literacy skills in a relaxed environment. The “Read to the Dogs” programs […]
Posted inNew Mexico
New Mexico reports first human plague case of 2025
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) announced Monday the state’s first human case of plague for 2025, involving a 43-year-old man from Valencia County. The man, who has been […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Wrongful-death lawsuits: NM prison covered up deaths, allowed drugs to cu
Two new wrongful-death lawsuits accuse a New Mexico prison of systemic problems, including covering up evidence surrounding prisoner deaths, allowing drugs to circulate in the prison and even denying urgent […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Bernalillo planners reject methadone clinic proposal
A methadone clinic in downtown Bernalillo seems less likely after planning and zoning commissioners declined to grant a permit for the project. Mayor Jack Torres told the Sandoval Signpost the […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Town of Bernalillo
Town Council business could be brief
The Bernalillo Town Council concluded its business in about 10 minutes at its Aug. 11 meeting. This week’s meeting could be of similar duration, with mostly housekeeping items on the […]
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood to vote on rezoning residential parcels for water utility use
By Connor Currier Edgewood’s Town Commission will consider a proposed special zoning ordinance that could build more utilities. On Aug. 26, Edgewood will hold a Town Commission Meeting starting at […]
Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety
Equal Employment commission seeks court order to compel school district’s testimony in bias probe
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal court action Friday to enforce subpoenas against Gallup-McKinley County Schools, alleging the New Mexico district has refused to cooperate with an […]
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting funding to more ‘sanctuary cities,’ including Albuquerque, for now
Late Friday, a federal judge extended a block of the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze federal funding to more cities, including Albuquerque, that restrict law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration […]